Essex County 911: Held Hostage + Diner Robbed + Decapitated Birds

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Find out why those sirens were wailing. Check out these recent police, fire and EMS stories in Essex County (click headline to read).

Man With Shotgun Holds Woman Hostage In Newark

Essex County Man, 30, Killed In Car Crash: NJ State Police

Robbery At Chit Chat Diner In West Orange; Men Flee With Cash

Car Stolen With Baby Inside In Maplewood, Found After Chase

7 Decapitated Birds Found In Bags, Nutley Police Say

Fire At Multi-Family Home In Essex County Under Investigation

Missing Essex County Teen Found After Police Seek Public's Help

Gas Station Worker Zapped With Stun Gun, Robbed

2 Customers Arrested After Scuffle At Bar In Montclair

Essex County Cops Make 2 Large Drug Seizures In Newark

Sewer Main Break In Bloomfield; Section Of Road Closed

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